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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,704.20, 392,556.30 and 235,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,704.20, 392,556.30 and 235,460.20 is: 353,190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,704.20 : 392,556.30 = 235,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,704.20/392,556.30 = 235,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,704.20x = 392,556.30 × 235,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,704.20x = 92,431,384,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,431,384,909.26/261,704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,190.30

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